Tag: Commentary

During his 30-years in the Senate, five presidents from both parties have nominated 14 different candidates to write the White House budget. Sen. John McCain has never cast a vote against a single budget director.

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For first time in 30 years, John McCain may block a president’s budget chief

Philip Wegmann · January 26, 2017 7:41 pm

Based on his track record, Kennedy's departure does not seem like a huge loss. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Patrick Kennedy out at State — a controversial undersecretary

David Freddoso · January 26, 2017 7:09 pm

An increasing number of people believe e-cigarettes are just as harmful as tobacco cigarettes. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

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Raising the vaping age to 21 risks rise in teen smoking

Guy Bentley · January 26, 2017 6:01 pm

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Republicans consider taking a left turn at Albuquerque

David Freddoso · January 26, 2017 5:41 pm

This same quality that sometimes hurts may be just what the country needs. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump lacks empathy, but empathetic presidents got us nowhere

Suzanne Venker · January 26, 2017 5:31 pm

Since 1971, the U.S. has had a ban on importing the Scottish cuisine made of sheep heart, liver and lungs. (AP Photo/ Jill Lawless)

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Theresa May must demand an end to the US ban on haggis

Jason Russell · January 26, 2017 4:56 pm

An officer angry about press bias is much more likely to report frustration and even anger with his job. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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Poll: 8 in 10 cops say they’re unfairly targeted by media

Philip Wegmann · January 26, 2017 4:36 pm

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo once gave a speech in which he dramatically offered to be deported. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

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Cuomo told conservatives to self-deport, upset about potential deportations

David Freddoso · January 26, 2017 12:00 pm

Beyond the wall on immigration

Washington Examiner · January 26, 2017 5:04 am

If we want to lower the cost of health insurance, we have to lower the cost of healthcare. (AP Photo/Noreen Nasir)

A better model for healthcare in America

Rep Tim Murphy · January 26, 2017 5:04 am

Foreign leaders are scrambling to engage with President Trump on his terms. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

‘America First’ is not a threat but a promise

Michael Barone · January 26, 2017 5:01 am

The city council is the first in the country to prohibit a promising innovation such as cleaning wipes. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Time to flush DC’s ban on flushable wipes

Hiram Tanner · January 26, 2017 12:00 am